{"id":2012,"date":"2019-05-01T02:07:39","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T02:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/142.150.46.75\/poemsandfancies\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2019-05-02T03:47:04","modified_gmt":"2019-05-02T03:47:04","slug":"a-battle-between-courage-and-prudence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/?p=2012","title":{"rendered":"A Battle between Courage and Prudence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Courage against Prudence a war did make,
\nFor Rashness (her foe, his favorite)\u2019s<\/span>1<\/sup><\/a><\/span> sake.
\nFor Rashness \u2019gainst<\/span>2<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Queen Prudence had a spite,
\nAnd did persuade great Courage for to fight.
\nCourage did raise<\/span>3<\/sup><\/a><\/span> an army vast and great,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5
\nThat for the<\/span>4<\/sup><\/a><\/span> numbers Tamberlaine might beat,
\nCloathed all in glist\u2019ring<\/span>5<\/sup><\/a><\/span> coats,<\/span>6<\/sup><\/a><\/span> which made a show,
\nAnd tossing feathers<\/span>7<\/sup><\/a><\/span> which their pride did blow.
\nSuch fiery horses<\/span>8<\/sup><\/a><\/span> men could hardly wield,
\nAnd in this equipage they took the field.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10
\nLoud Noise<\/span>9<\/sup><\/a><\/span> spoke of this<\/span>10<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Army everywhere,
\nUntil at last it came to Prudence\u2019s<\/span>11<\/sup><\/a><\/span> ear.
\nPrudence a council called of all the wise,
\nAnd aged<\/span>12<\/sup><\/a><\/span> experience, her<\/span>13<\/sup><\/a><\/span> to advise.
\nThen Industry<\/span>14<\/sup><\/a><\/span> was called, which close did wait,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15
\nAnd orders had to raise an army straight.
\nBut out, alas!<\/span>15<\/sup><\/a><\/span> her kingdom was so small,
\nThat scarce an army could be raised of all.
\nAt last they did about ten thousand get,
\nAnd<\/span>16<\/sup><\/a><\/span> care employ\u00e8d was their<\/span>17<\/sup><\/a><\/span> arms to fit; \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20
\nDiscipline trained and taught each several man,<\/span>18<\/sup><\/a><\/span>
\nHow they should move, and in what posture stand.
\nGreat store of victuals Prudence did provide,
\nAnd ammunition of all sorts beside.
\nThe foot were clothed in coarse yet<\/span>19<\/sup><\/a><\/span> warm array, \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25
\nTheir wages small, yet had they constant pay.
\nWell armed they were all, breast, back, and pot,
\nNot for to tire them, but to keep out shot.
\nEach had their muskets, pikes, and banners right,
\nThat nothing might be wanting when they<\/span>20<\/sup><\/a><\/span> fight.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 30
\nThe cavalry was arm\u00e8d as in frocks,<\/span>21<\/sup><\/a><\/span>
\nGauntlet and pistols, and some firelocks,<\/span>22<\/sup><\/a><\/span>
\nSwords by their sides, and at their saddle bow
\nHung poleaxes to strike, and give a blow.
\nHorses they had, not<\/span>23<\/sup><\/a><\/span> pampered in a stable,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35
\nBut from the plow, which were both strong and able
\nTo make<\/span>24<\/sup><\/a><\/span> a long march, or<\/span>25<\/sup><\/a><\/span> endure a shock,
\nThat quietly will stand firm<\/span>26<\/sup><\/a><\/span> as a rock,
\nNot starting, though<\/span>27<\/sup><\/a><\/span> the guns shot<\/span>28<\/sup><\/a><\/span> in their face,
\nBut as they\u2019re guided, went<\/span>29<\/sup><\/a><\/span> from place to place.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40
\nPrudence for men and horses<\/span>30<\/sup><\/a><\/span> did provide
\nPhysicians, surgeons, farriers, smiths beside,<\/span>31<\/sup><\/a><\/span>
\nWagons and carts, all luggages to bear,
\nThat none might want when in the field they were.
\nStrict order she did give to everyone,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 45
\nLest through mistake some wrong there might be done,<\/span>32<\/sup><\/a><\/span>
\nAnd as they marched, scouts every way did go,
\nTo bring intelligence where lay the foe.
\nAnd when the army stayed some rest to take,
\nPrudence had care what sentinels to make:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 50
\nMen that were watchful, full of industry,
\nNot such as are debauched, or<\/span>33<\/sup><\/a><\/span> lazy lie,
\nFor armies oft by negligence are lost,
\nWhich had they fought, might of their valor boast.
\nBut Prudence, she with care still had an eye\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 55
\nThat everyone had match and powder by.
\nBesides, through a wise care, and<\/span>34<\/sup><\/a><\/span> not afraid,
\nShe always lay entrench\u00e8d where she stayed.
\nAt last the armies both drew near in sight,
\nThen both began to order for the<\/span>35<\/sup><\/a><\/span> fight.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 60
\nCourage his army was so vast and great,
\nAs they did scorn the en\u2019my<\/span>36<\/sup><\/a><\/span> when they met.
\nCourage did many a scornful message send,
\nBut Prudence still made Patience by her stand;
\nPrudence did call<\/span>37<\/sup><\/a><\/span> to Doubt for his advice,<\/span>38<\/sup><\/a><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 65
\nBut in his answers he was very nice.
\nHope, of that army great, did make<\/span>39<\/sup><\/a><\/span> but light,
\nPersuaded Prudence by all<\/span>40<\/sup><\/a><\/span> means to fight:
\n\u201cFor why,\u201d said Hope, \u201cthey do us so despise
\nThat they grow careless; error blinds their eyes.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 70
\nWhereby we may such great advantage make,
\nAs we may win, and many prisoners take.\u201d
\nThen Prudence set her army in array,
\nChoosing the<\/span>41<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Roman custom, and their way.
\nIn bodies small her army she did part,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 75
\nIn dollops,<\/span>42<\/sup><\/a><\/span> which was done with care and art.
\nTen in<\/span>43<\/sup><\/a><\/span> a rank, and sev\u2019n files<\/span>44<\/sup><\/a><\/span> deep they were;
\nBetween each part a lane of ground lay bare,
\nFor single and loose men about to run,
\nTo skirmish first, before the fight begun.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 80
\nThe battle ordered, in three parts was set;
\nThe next supplied<\/span>45<\/sup><\/a><\/span> when the first part was<\/span>46<\/sup><\/a><\/span> beat,
\nAnd<\/span>47<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Prudence rode about from rank to rank,
\nTaking great care to strengthen well the flank.
\nPrudence the van did lead, Hope the right wing,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 85
\nPatience the left, and Doubt the rear did bring.
\nThe en\u2019my\u2019s<\/span>48<\/sup><\/a><\/span> army fiercely up did ride,
\nAs thinking presently them to divide.
\nBut they were much deceived, for when they met,
\nThey saw an army small, whose force was great.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 90
\nThen did they fight, where<\/span>49<\/sup><\/a><\/span> Courage bore up high,
\nFor though the worst he had, he scorned to fly.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Courage against Prudence a war did make, For Rashness (her foe, his favorite)\u2019s sake. For Rashness \u2019gainst Queen Prudence had a spite, And did persuade great Courage for to fight. Courage did raise an army vast and great,\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5 That for the numbers Tamberlaine might beat, Cloathed all in glist\u2019ring coats, which made a … Continue reading A Battle between Courage and Prudence<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[218,230],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2012","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-part5","category-poems"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2012"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2016,"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2012\/revisions\/2016"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2012"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2012"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/library2.utm.utoronto.ca\/poemsandfancies\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2012"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}